The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS
Chapter 206 - 18: The Collision of Force and Qi (Part 1)

Chapter 206: Chapter 18: The Collision of Force and Qi (Part 1)

Time spent healing always flew by rapidly. In the blink of an eye, two days had slipped away.

During these two days, Qing Yu adjusted his condition to its optimal state, not only addressing some minor residual injuries but also stabilizing his mental state.

Although he had already defeated Ning Bukong and Qingxu, who were also at the Innate Nine Layers, Ning Bukong had physical deficiencies, and Qingxu, despite being the strongest disciple of one of the top Sects in this world, was ultimately too young and lacked the shrewdness of the Golden Wheel Dharma King.

Thus, Qing Yu considered the Golden Wheel Dharma King as the strongest opponent he had encountered. He ensured that the "Dragon Elephant Prajna Technique", which could refine the body, was flawless, and if pushed to the limit, it might be time for the seldom-used Great Soul-searching Needle to claim its first victim today.

"System, I want to challenge the Golden Wheel Dharma King."

"Inheritance Space... Opening..."

As the familiar mechanical voice sounded, Qing Yu’s vision blurred and he found himself in the vast expanse of the Inheritance Space.

Opposite him, a figure in a yellow robe, extremely tall and thin like a bamboo pole, slowly appeared—it was the Golden Wheel Dharma King. Although "Five Rings" was listed as an item on his Character Card, the Golden Wheel Dharma King did not carry those very conspicuous rings.

Since he had cultivated the Esoteric Sect’s Protecting Technique "Dragon Elephant Prajna Technique" to the unprecedented Tenth Layer, he no longer needed those five rings.

Taking a deep breath, Qing Yu raised the Treasure Sword he had obtained from Qingxu. The sword was named "Taiming"; "Ming" represents the combination of the sun and the moon, the sword divides Yin and Yang, and aids their integration—it was an exceptionally rare Treasure Sword.

Dragon Escape·Colorless Transformation.

His figure suddenly vanished, streaking like a fleeting light, moving towards the back of the Golden Wheel Dharma King, intending to use his best backstab as a probe.

Unexpectedly, just as Qing Yu reached the side of the Golden Wheel Dharma King and was about to get behind him, the previously still Golden Wheel Dharma King suddenly made a move—a style of the Esoteric Sect Handprint, with a force of a thousand jun, thunderously slamming down.

His move was so swift that he even captured Qing Yu’s figure.

Qing Yu swung his sword horizontally, clashing with the palm strike, producing a thunderous sound. A subsequent overwhelming force attacked, forcing Qing Yu to retreat several steps.

After being thwarted, Qing Yu changed his form again and used one of the Dragon Escape Nine Forms, the Light Transformation, creating seven shadow figures. His real body, mixed among the lifelike illusionary figures, intertwined, stepped in the Heavenly Gang pattern, and using the strength of one man, he executed Quanzhen Sect’s sect’s array "Heavenly Gang Beidou Formation".

Inevitably, the only sword qualified to confront the Golden Wheel Dharma King was the newly-acquired Taiming Sword; ordinary longswords would probably shatter under the enormous pressure of the battle after a few strikes. Wanting to use the "Taiyi Splitting Light Sword" against the Golden Wheel Dharma King, he lacked a second suitable Treasure Sword.

And having only recently acquired the "Outer Heaven Flying Immortal", an exceptional sword technique, you wouldn’t think Qing Yu could handle it adeptly after just two days.

Thus, ultimately, Qing Yu could only use a solo version of the "Heavenly Gang Beidou Formation" against the Golden Wheel Dharma King.

However, the effect of the "Heavenly Gang Beidou Formation" was not good.

As Qing Yu turned into seven shadows, his sword Qi enveloped the Golden Wheel Dharma King, forming a network of swords.

Yet, he countered all changes with stillness, using his fists and palms to block only the sword movements aimed at vital points, completely ignoring the rest which appeared real yet illusory.

Dragon Elephant True Qi enveloped him, forming a protective Qigong, similar to the "Innate Gang Qi" that Qing Yu was familiar with, which when swept by sword Qi and sword edge, only produced a clanging sound of metal striking metal.

"The renowned Quanzhen Sect’s ’Heavenly Gang Beidou Formation’ from Central Plains is merely this," said the Golden Wheel Dharma King in an accent from beyond the passes, "Let this old monk show you how I break your ’Heavenly Gang Beidou Formation’."

He had barely finished speaking when he thrust his fist out, bringing with it an immense momentum that swept the illusory net of sword Qi away with a fierce wind.

"Clang—"

His punch struck the spine of the Taiming Sword, causing the treasure sword to emit a mournful trembling sound.

"Clang—"

Another punch, and the Golden Wheel Dharma King relentlessly exploited his advantage. His movements were clumsy yet clever, each punch wildly precise as it struck the sword in Qing Yu’s hand.

Fortunately, the Taiming Sword, in harmony with the True Martial Sect’s nature of True Qi, blended hardness and softness. Despite appearing badly battered, emitting a series of mournful vibrations, it remained undamaged.

"Boom—"

With his sword techniques ineffective, Qing Yu finally unleashed his most relied upon "Innate Gang Qi". It was a weave of the hardest and the softest, a combination of Yin and Yang. The Gang Qi collided with Golden Wheel Dharma King’s fist, which was packed with tremendous force, creating a sound far louder than the previous clashing of sword and fist.

Blocking the attack, Qing Yu sprang back, escaping the range of Golden Wheel Dharma King’s attack. Not being good at Qinggong, the Dharma King did not pursue him.

"Tsck, who would have thought that the situation Qingxu faced two days ago would come to me today? And I am even holding Qingxu’s weapon. Is this sword cursed, or is it the karma of the cycle of cause and effect?" Qing Yu said, looking at the Taiming Sword in his hand.

While grumbling, Qing Yu tossed aside the Taiming Sword.

"Oh? Young man, do you intend to surrender?" asked the Golden Wheel Dharma King in a questioning tone.

"Not at all," Qing Yu revealed a radiant smile, "Ordinary sword techniques can no longer threaten the Dharma King. ’One Force Lowering Ten Skills,’ clearly, I have not stepped beyond the bound of these ten skills."

If he had mastered an ultimate sword technique like the "Outer Heaven Flying Immortal", he might have stood a chance against the Golden Wheel Dharma King’s "Dragon Elephant Wisdom". Unfortunately, Qing Yu had not yet mastered it.

So, he had to use another method...

"If I cannot win with superior skill, then I must respond with even greater force."

"Ha ha..."

Provoking such a boast made the Golden Wheel Dharma King lose himself to laughter. Even before he had mastered—or rather, before he even mastered the Tenth Layer of "Dragon Elephant Wisdom" in the Divine Eagle World, sixteen years ago, he could already confront directly the forceful palm technique known as "The World’s Number One" fierce palm technique, the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms.

Once he reached the Tenth Layer, he battled Qiu Qianren, the former Gang Leader of the Iron Palm Sect, for a day and a night, ultimately defeating him with a deadly blow.

Now, to hear someone claim there could be a force stronger than his was laughable.

"Young man, I don’t know where you get your confidence from. Looking at your physique, you haven’t even practiced basic Body Refinement Techniques, and you talk of greater strength!" mocked the Golden Wheel Dharma King.

Facing the Dharma King’s ridicule, Qing Yu was unconcerned. He truly hadn’t practiced any Body Refinement Techniques; otherwise, he wouldn’t be so eagerly desiring the "Dragon Elephant Wisdom". However, he dared to make such bold statements because he had the confidence to back them up.

"Strength and Qi are inseparable. I may not possess the Dharma King’s immense strength, but I possess extremely powerful Qi."

As his words hung in the air, Qing Yu burst forth with an overwhelming aura, activating his eightfold True Qi, inflating his "Innate Gang Qi" to its limits.

Qing Yu assumed a stance that was all too familiar to the Golden Wheel Dharma King. "Come, Dharma King."

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